Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Annual salary: up to £33,019.00.
Multi Skilled Operative (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

Location – Caerphilly

Contract Type – Full Time, Permanent; 08:00-16:30, with the requirement of an out of hours rota

Salary – £33,019.00 per annum, plus Company Vehicle & Fuel card, enhanced hourly rate when on call plus great company benefits.

Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for a Multi Skilled Operative has arisen!

Who are we:

Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the lives of our communities and customers. We take pride in delivering an outstanding service to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe, comfortable and well-maintained. We deliver over 35,000 annual repairs, Void refurbishments and planned upgrades. Celtic Horizons also delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning and facility management.

Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 6500 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Operative to join our Kitchen and Bathroom team, working on Kitchen and Bathroom installations. Ensuring our clients receive high levels of service and satisfaction.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference in the community. We're looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.

• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues at point of installation
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
• Ensuring all installations and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota once a month
• Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope

• Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
• Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets

• Extensive on the job Kitchen and Bathroom experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
• Ideally previous domestic, social housing experience
• A qualification in a core trade, NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds equivalent would be an advantage but not essential

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Van and Fuel card
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Refer a friendly Scheme

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK;
Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3…